The Hunger Games lends itself to all kinds of creative projects for students.
Here are 11 ideas for creative projects that you can use while teaching The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
1. Visual Timeline
Create a visual timeline of the events of The Hunger Games, including key plot points and character development. This could be a physical poster or a digital presentation.
2. Short Story
Write a short story set in the world of The Hunger Games, exploring a character or event that is not featured prominently in the main story.
3. Choose Your Own Adventure
Design a “choose your own adventure” style interactive story set in the world of The Hunger Games. This could include branching storylines and multiple endings based on the decisions of the reader.
4. Character Podcast
Create a character analysis video or podcast exploring the development and motivations of a specific character from The Hunger Games. This could include analyzing their actions and relationships with other characters.
5. Mood Board
Create a “mood board” that visually represents the different themes and symbols found in The Hunger Games. This could include images of the Capitol, the districts, and the various characters.
6. Board Game
Design a board game based on the events of The Hunger Games. This could include challenges based on the Hunger Games arena, as well as elements of strategy and survival.
7. Script
Write a script for a short film adaptation of a key scene from The Hunger Games. This could be a scene between Katniss and Peeta, or a scene from the Hunger Games arena.
8. Collage
Create a digital or physical collage that illustrates the different elements of The Hunger Games world, such as the Capitol, the districts, and the Hunger Games arena.
9. Creative Essay
Write a creative essay that explores the theme of resistance and rebellion in The Hunger Games. This could include analyzing the characters and their actions, as well as the larger political context of the story.
10. Presentation
Create a multimedia presentation that explores the different characters and their motivations in The Hunger Games. This could include creating character profiles, analyzing their relationships, and exploring their role in the overall story.
11. Role-Playing Game
Design a role-playing game that is set in the world of The Hunger Games. This could include creating characters, developing a story, and creating challenges based on the themes and events of the book.
More Ideas
For more project and lesson plans, check out these 10 ideas.
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